TC Judges

Dianna Liu

Dianna Liu is the Founder and President of ARIX Technologies, Inc. A former engineer at ExxonMobil, Dianna holds dual degrees in Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering from Duke University, complemented by an MBA from Yale University.  Founded in 2017, ARIX Technologies is driven by a mission to solve the global challenge of pipe corrosion. The company […]

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Padma Vatsavai

Padma Vatsavai is the Founder and CEO of Vinformatix, LLC, a Baton Rouge-based software company since 2008 that develops innovative solutions for healthcare, research, and public sector needs. With 25 years of experience, she leads as the principal software architect, designing and developing custom software and hardware that exceed client expectations. Her career includes roles

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Ryan Williams

Ryan Williams is a technology entrepreneur and investor who founded Cadre, a first-of-its-kind real estate investment platform providing institutions and individuals access to previously inaccessible investment opportunities. Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Ryan launched his first business as a teenager, selling sports apparel. While attending Harvard University, he founded the Veritas Financial Group, the school’s

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Karl Reid

Dr. Karl Reid is the co-founder of the NSF-funded Engineering PLUS Alliance, a national initiative focused on increasing the number of women and BIPOC students earning engineering degrees. He is a recognized leader and advocate for expanding college access and success for low-income and underrepresented youth.  Previously, Dr. Reid served as Vice President for Equity and Inclusion

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Jason Varghese

Jason Varghese is a technology expert with over 17 years of experience in architecting and building high-performance, scalable, and maintainable software systems. He combines deep technical competence with highly effective interpersonal and communication skills, enabling him to excel as both a hands-on technologist and strategic leader. Throughout his career, Jason has demonstrated the ability to build high-performance

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Angie Jones

Angie Jones is the Global Vice President of Developer Relations at Block, Inc. An award-winning educator and international keynote speaker, Angie shares her extensive knowledge with software companies and conference audiences worldwide. As a Master Inventor, Angie is recognized for her innovative, out-of-the-box thinking, which has led to 27 patented inventions in virtual worlds, collaboration

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